US Has Options Beyond Sanctions In Ukraine Response

Law360, New York (March 13, 2014, 8:16 PM EDT) -- Although the U.S. has laid the groundwork for potential economic sanctions targeting Russians and Ukrainians responsible for unrest in Ukraine, experts say other U.S. responses, such as supporting an International Monetary Fund aid package or authorizing natural gas exports to Ukraine, may follow in the short to medium term.

Following Russia's move of troops into Ukraine's Crimea region, President Barack Obama on March 6 signed an executive order that establishes a framework for potential sanctions, including asset freezes, on Russian and Ukrainian individuals or business entities...